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A486 WGP

1984 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,130 mi
Last recorded72,130 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 1984 Ford Escort53,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA486 WGP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 72,130 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 71,481 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 71,473 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 71,282 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 69,656 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 69,568 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 69,565 miles

low brake fluid level warning light not working

Pass 24 Feb 2011 69,177 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 69,175 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2010 68,437 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2009 67,157 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 67,153 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 65,958 miles

boot wont open

o/s and n/s doors rusty

Fail 4 Feb 2008 65,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

boot wont open

o/s and n/s doors rusty

Pass 8 Feb 2007 65,093 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 63,574 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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A486 WGP is a 1984 Ford Escort in White with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1984 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 53,632 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A486 WGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 42 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A486 WGP registered?

A486 WGP is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A486 WGP safe to buy?

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